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SMALL COTTON MILLS
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A fCRTHLR RISE PREDICTED
11 . Now Kattmatea lltal III" total
Crop of iIih Country Will lie
A lion t »,Oi 0,000 llnh t.
Iu cor August tallc we estimated that
era won id make it JO,OCO,000 bale crop.
Tbia was bu.e.l upon tbe condition* of
tbe crop at that time, tsince then tbe
condition of (ho weather baa boeu
auch aa to make a material change iu
the pro.pectus. We believe now under
tbe e.i.iiug state of affairs that the
crop of the United 8ta.es will not ex-
ceed 0,000,000 or 0,600,000 bales.
W« find from comparibon with the
years 1890 and 1800, according to sta¬
tistics furnished by the United States
Dcpariinen t, that in inoo there were
22,1(41,000 acres planted and in 1899
only 20,918,000 acres, a decrease of
1 ' 428 000 acres
In 1890 the conditions were reported
an avarago of 00.7 in October, while wo
have 62 f> per cent for October, 1899,
making only 1.80 per ceut mere favor-
able for this season
This shows but little advantage as to
tbe conditions, but we have a decrease
in acreage of 1,428,000 acres and wo call
readily estimate that the crop wiil
baruly exceed tho crop of 189(1, which
was 8,7)4,000 bales
Uuder these conditions cotton should
bring botwcon 8 uud 0 cents per pound
by Jan 1. This opinion is based on tho
prioo cotton brought iu 1890 under like
conditions.
We do not advise the farmers to hold
their cotton to tho hurt of ihe mcr*
rhantB and banks who accommodated
them, nor do wo advise them to boid at
all, but the indications nro all favorable
to better prices
Go io sec the people you owe aud con¬
sult with them, as llioir interests are
yours. Make such arrangements as
vt ill help you and not embarrass them.
We raise 75 per cent of the crop of
tho world mid we manufacture ouly
one-sixth ol this stap'o. We ask if this
is a wise policy ? Hull we continue to
pay freight loth iivij/.-t, on our raw and
manufactured material when we havo
every advuntage, if we would but uae
enorgy and the means we havo to bo-
come in lepcntent ?
1 believe it to bo a wise policy for a
faotory to be established in each county
that raises cotton, where the amount is
sufficient to run tho factory.
It has been proven by experiments in
several counties of this state that email
mills that manufacture twine, rope,
burlaps and checks have proved suc¬
cessful and profitable and there is no
reason why we should not manufacture
tho finer goods, unless it be that tho
capital required for these mills will cost
more than we are able at prosent to in¬
vest
The small mills once established can
nae their surplus as a sinking fond, and
yet pay a reasonable Interest, to add
such machinery und appliances as will
•How us to build such manufactories as
will produce tho liner fabrics.
This necessity has long been recog¬
nized by the farmers, as well as the bus¬
iness men of the sooth, bnt the cry of
hard times and lack of capital has pre¬
vented the building of such factories.
Now. we propose n plan by which
(he farmers of each county becomes
a Joint owner ns well as a pro¬
ducer. Let tach farmer take stock
In a faotory. If be has not the
ready cash, let him subscribe oue bale
Of ootton this year, aud another for the
uext year, and thus pay in 3 or 4 years
his subscription It is easy to procure
advances from capitalists when ihero is
a basts to make them secure, at such
rates as will l>e easy for th« borrower to
pay back the oioney borrowed. When
this is done, theu tho farmer becomes a
buyer as well as a producer. If row
cotton |toes up he Wilts, and if raw cot¬
ton briiiKS a low price and manufactured
goods bring a fair price, he is still a
winner.
If the stock of tho factory pays a div¬
idend this stock becomes a nucleus and
collateral, upou which he can borrow
inouey at a lower rate than lie can ob-
lain it by mortgaging his crop or lands.
Why then, should we not establish a
system that will prove beneficial to tbe
men who produce the supplies of all
the necessities of life?
Think over these matters aud let us
gal together and orgauiae snch methods
•s will prove beneficial to the interests
of the producers of our section
O. B. Stevens,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Turpcntui" ««<t Ksnstma
Turpentine and kerosene wiil kill
•very insect aud worm it touches. It a
louse survives these oils, it is safe to
say that it has never touched him. By
making a warm mash or bran and add-
tug a teaspoonful of turpentine to a
mess for 26 fowls, it will give the
gape worm plenty Of grief, if pres-
ent. These substances should be con-
etantly kept on band and used quite
freely the whole year through and
without stmt iu the season of activity
of all poultry vet min. Lean be given
internally in oonsistent doses, externally
app.ied, or used as an fuse elide on
roosts, nestboxes and anywhere where
lies or mite* are liable to he.—The
poultry Fames.
CULTIVATING SUGAR CANE
Di'p.irtm lit of Ajili-n'Mir® Send*
letter* to OrdlnttrifSa
*i*ho <jn»Mion of (he importance of
growing sup^r can' has been discussed,
somewhat, in the It idinir papers of tbe
atato in ibe last five weeks, and to pro¬
cure information on tins tuiiiect this
Department hns scut out circular lettera
Iu each Ordinary of the several couuiiea
j n , he state, asking for the names of tbe
farmer* who have grown cm We
have found it almost impossible to ob-
UUormauou us we desire, and
yet. we have tbe name, of sever* grow-
of ibis product who have m.deeome
successful, aa well as encouraging, re-
e 0 * 11 -
We only cite one instance as au ex-
»'°P le : we vi.Ued tbe farm of Captain
T. J. James, m Emanuel county,
» n * 1)0 had 120 acres
planted in sugar cane.
Last year Captain James bad 103 acres
and be made 400 gallons per acre, and
*>M his crop at an average of 25 cents
per gallon, which would be $100
Rl 're The cost of mauureJ was $0.00
P eracre -
Pappose we divide tbe amount of pro-
ductlon by one-half, then we receive
|W per acre, or four times as much from
cotton.
We are not an alarmist, nor do woad-
vise the production of one crop over an-
ofber, but tho time has come when we
must establish markets for our farm
prodnets.
The lumber and turpentine interest
have taken up the time and attention of
Southern, Southeastern and fcouth-
western Georgia for a number of years,
Those industries have opened up a latpe
area of land which will naturally ho
utilized, and of course in the nature of
things theso industries will open up ail
these lauds and in a few years turjien-
tine and iumbor will be a small irnins-
try. What will we do with these lands
is a (jiiestiou of vast importance. We
cannot afford to cultivate all of them in
col ton, for tho demand is not enough to
afford the farmer adequate prices to
make it profitable.
Under these conditions we must look
to tho raising of such crops as will meet
with a decided demand to fill tho do
mauds of our own wauts.
Wo believe that tho farming interest
of this state can bo run with a financial
success if properly managed and under¬
stood. To do this we should know the
facts, in order that we may formulate
plans to this end. This department has
striven to accumulate the facts, so as to
give them to farmers. Wo have form¬
ulated the following questions and ae-
siro that each person who has had expe¬
rience in cane growing to give us re¬
sults in order that wo may compile
them, and we will be thankful for such
information. We want the answers
sout to this department as early as pos¬
sible to tho following questions:
(1) Quantity of cauo raised in lb96-97-
08 09.
(2) Quantity raised in tons (2,000
pounds) per acre each year.
(3) What amount of surplus syrup or
sugar have you sold?
(4) What was average price each
year?
(5) What was the number of acres
planted iu your county?
(0) Average number of gallons raised
p«r aero.
Wo propose to push this industry and
to procure the establishment of syrup
mills—suffar manufactories. We must
be in position to give this information
to the people who have the capital
necessary to furnish these necessities for
the manipulation of this industry.
Georgia was tho first state to enter
into ibis industry and was u consideva-
ble product before the war between the
states, but was discontinued to a large
extent on account of the demaud for
cotton. Now- that the domand has been
supplied and we are opening np more
acreage for cultivation each year, what
shall wo plant, so as to supply the de¬
mands of the people and at the same
time look to self preservation, is a mo-
mentous question.
We ask for co operation of the farm¬
ers cu theso questions.—State Agri¬
cultural Department.
Winter Pasture.
Question —Please tell mo what will
make a goal winter pasture.
Answer.—H airy Vetch. (Vtcia Vil¬
loot) lid pound-, with half bushel Gear-
gut rye to the acre, sown in September or
October, (covered about .2 inche.-). makes
nbnndauee good green forage to cut cr
gracing from January to May. If al¬
lowed to. it will reso i itself This is
sometimes c.i lcd Sand Vetch, indicating
the laud suited :»• \ tin ugh it does well
0 n stiff red lands with u i.
KagUsh\etch (\ icia >.ittva) planted
with Bermuda cr sowed on Bcrnmd sod
doo* well, grows whi!e Bermuda is
iug and improves the laud aud Ber-
muda. This Vetch has the same char-
ooteristics as tbe Hairy cr Sand Vetches,
save that it does best on stiff red laud,
I like to mix with tfci* oats, wheat or
barley, or all three,
If not cut or grazed after March first,
a good cutting of hay can bo had about
the last of April, or early tu May. So
with the Hairy. Good, reliable seed is
neceeatrv. I get my seed from T. \V
Wool & Son, Richmond, Va. Fifty
pounds of seed are worth about $2 75 to
$3.03 at Richmond. The prices vary
vary much by different reliable houses.
A. T. Dallas,
Department of Agriculture.
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W E know what we are talking about when we say we
have the largest, best lino of General Merchandise ev*
or brought to Ashburn. 1 on will find it I most any grade goods you
want m any line at ou* 1 stores, and prices are in accordance with
5 cent cotton. You will be convinced of this fact by pricing our
goods. Our
Fancy Dress Goods
The best that can be bought in the Northern markets, consist¬
ing of Figured Worsteds, Serges, Extra fine Henriettas, Brocades,
Ooutings, etc. etc. Trimmings, at small cost. This line is com¬
plete and embraces the latest styles. We will be pleased to have
tbe ladies cull and inspect these goods.
Clothing Announcement
We are in the cbthing business to please our customers. We
ale never satisfied with your trade unless we please you with goods
aud prices. We have a aplended line of clothing, Shirts, Under¬
wear, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Hose, Handkerchiefs etc., which the
gentlemen of this section should see.
Do You. Eat?
If so, we beg to call your attention to our stock of Fancy Gro¬
ceries, which can he bought at the lowest market prices. These
goods are all fresh. You will save money by purchasing your gro¬
ceries from us.
ISTew P'urniture.
We wish to call the attention of the public to the beautiful
line of furniture we are receiving-. We have oak suits at prices
that will please you. Extentsion tables, Sideboards and China closets
in variety. Wardrobes, Lounges, Couches and Fancy Chairs
beat the band.”
Stoves—all Kinds-
A nice line of Stoves we have, and intend underselling all
others. All of you young people who intend going to house-keep¬
ing in tho near future would do yourself an injustice not to ex¬
amine our line of Stoves, Cooking utensils etc.
Shoes, Slioes.
Yes, we have Shoes; Good Shoes; cheap Shoes; Large Shoes;
bhoes, and infact . ^ have . the it largest . L .. line of , Shoes Ash- . ,
we in
burn. Our stock of fall anid Winter Ladies, Misses and Children's
Button and Lace Shoes have arrived and it will bo a pleasure to
show them to you. Gentleman, we have Shoes and Hats to suit
you. The prices we make on these goods will sell them.
Our Stores are Crowded
With good values in every department. We cant mention
all, but visit out stores und inspect. We can not sell goods at cost
but by buying in large quantities and for cash we are enabled
offer many bargains.
Clotiling Msicie to Order.
We are sole agents for the celebrated Born Tailoring Compa-
| 1V , of Chicago, and can take vour measure fora suitor pair of
pants and guarantee a perfect fit, at very low prices for tailormade
sannents. Ask to see samples j about 800 to select from,
Yours Truly.
J. S. Betts & Co
ASHBURN, « - sz ■ = GEORGIA.
A. B. flcDONALD. J. D. WEST.
He Donald & West,
Brokers, Jobbers and Commission Merchants,
Flour, Grain, Hay, Produce. We pay highest
vV& Cash prices for Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Peas,
7 A* Beans, Potatoes and Georgia Syrup; Hides,
Beeswax and Tallow.
Building, Investment Columbus, : : Georgia.
f>£\e
O. K. Drug SiM'e
When you want Drugs and Drug Sundries. We also car-
ry a nice line of Jewelry and Kellem & Moore’s Crystal
Lenses. Come to see me and be convined that I carry ev¬
erything that goes to make up a Firsvclass Drug .Store.
YOURS TO SERVE, verett.
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EVEYTHING IN THAT LINE
looks b the dozen.
E’glit-day Clock?, - $2.00.
Eight-day Alarm Clocks, - 71.00,
Nickle Alarm Clocks, 7
Y W| All Kilqofe
From a Nickle Plate to Solid Gold A large Assortment of Spectacles
Rings, Cuff Buttons, Watch Can fit anybody. I also take
Chains, Etc. Etc. Orders for Watches,
Rings Etc., Etc
When your jewelry needs repairng or cleaning tip, call on me.
Banjo, Guitar and Violin String.
All work guaranteed.
R. A. WHIDBY-
(^eortjia .Southern §* f?lorida |^y
SUJWJYUrF'E RIVER ROUTE,
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Kev; Parlor Sleeping Car on “Dixie Fiver” between Macon and Palatka.
jj arrv Barnes. iacksouville, D. O. Hall, General Agent,
F. P. A., Fla. 8 Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga.
Wm, Cbeekley Shaw, Vice Pres , C. B. Rhodes, Genl. Pass. Agt.,
Macon, Georgia.
Tifton & North Eastern R’y.
“SOLDIERS COL^OLLY ROUTE.”
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H. H. TIFT, President. W- O. TIFT, Vice-Presidefff.
General Offices : Tift on, Georgia.
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